{"product_id":"body-language-for-dummies-isbn-9781394168491","title":"Body Language For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAre your words and your body telling the same story? Discover the impact that nonverbal behavior has on communication\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMuch of a message’s meaning comes through what’s \u003ci\u003enot \u003c\/i\u003ebeing said. To master the art of clear communication, you need to be able to read others’ body language and remain mindful of the messages your own gestures, movements, and facial expressions are sending. \u003ci\u003eBody Language For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how to interpret nonverbal cues at work and in your personal life. With the help of this easy-to-follow Dummies guide, you can navigate the gap between words and meaning—even in multicultural settings. Plus, this updated edition goes virtual, with new insights demonstrating the significance of facial expressions and body language in online vs. in-person meetings. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGain insight into other people’s thoughts, feelings, and intentions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop an awareness of how your body language influences others’ opinions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake the camera your friend during virtual meetings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn tips and tricks to uncover people’s real attitudes and motivations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want to better understand others and improve your own communication skills (and who doesn’t?), this is the Dummies book for you. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Body Language 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Exploring the Fundamentals of Body Language 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Looking Closer at Nonverbal Behavior 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Starting at the Top 47\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Heading to the Heart of the Matter 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Watching Facial Expressions 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Eyeing the Situation 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Mastering Lip Reading 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Letting the Limbs Do the Talking 115\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Taking It from the Torso 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Arming Yourself 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Letting Your Hands Do the Talking 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Standing Your Ground 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Playing with Props 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Putting the Body into Social and Business Context 199\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Being Aware of Space and Distance 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Rating, Dating, and Mating: Sensual and Sexual Body Language 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Interviewing, Influencing, and Playing Politics 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Crossing the Cultural Divide 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Communicating in Challenging Circumstances 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens 289\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Ten Ways to Read Other People 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Ten Ways to Demonstrate Confidence 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Ten Ways to Improve Your Nonverbal Communication 305\u003c\/p\u003e Index 313  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElizabeth Kuhnke\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder of Kuhnke Communication, which specializes in interpersonal communication. 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